Re: [MBZ] OT - Ammonia Refrigerant?

2006-06-21 Thread Zeitgeist
I was awakened from a dead sleep when the refrigeration system on a fish processing boat I was working on developed an ammonia leak. It was the chemical equivalent of a full-on slap in the face--brutal stuff. On 6/20/06, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One breath of concentrated

Re: [MBZ] OT - Audi V12 Diesel Sports Racer just won the LeMans 24h !!

2006-06-21 Thread Peter T . Arnold
The most bizarre thing about this years LeMans race is the new rule dictating the drivers not spin their tires when leaving the pits! Even the announcers (who have a great many years of endurance racing experience) could not find any reasons for the new rule. Not rocket science. Ever notice

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ammonia Refrigerant?

2006-06-21 Thread archer
Someone who got killed using anhydrous ammonia in their cars A/C system would probably be eligible for one of the Darwin Awards: http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/index_darwin2005.html Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

2006-06-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
Here's a funny little tidbit...now why is it that we have a national distributor??? Why is it that we shouldn't buy directly from another country??? What a dumbass! I hope this guy gets nothing! http://edition.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/06/14/pricey_lemon/ Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Replacing injection timing device

2006-06-21 Thread Doug Quance
Ned: I have done this several times on my 603 engine, I believe it is similar if not identical. The vacuum pump drive flange on the IP timing device should be lumpy, but it should not be scored or rough in any way. I would say for an average DYI it is not that difficult. There is one special

Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

2006-06-21 Thread Mike Canfield
So you say it is OK for a manufacturer to produce and sell a $1.7 million dollar piece of And furthermore they need not stand behind their product??? Who's the dumbass? Or is it jealousy that you don't have that kind of money that causes resentment for someone you don't even know? Free

[MBZ] 126 climate control

2006-06-21 Thread M.Afzaal Khan
Hi all need to know if the compressor control unit next to the fuel relay controls just the compressor ?. As the dialled temp of 20 C approaches the centre vents air all gets diverted to the screen. Should it not go the side vents and then come back as the temp deviates? mak -

[MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Stephen D Murrell
This idea sounds interesting; but; have gotten mixed responses from suppliers of remote starter devices; such as; Bulldog; won't work on mech. controled diesels only works on electronic injected diesels? in business 17 years can't be done $299 must have them install, no carry out

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

2006-06-21 Thread Trampas
Does the air only ever come out the defrost vents (windshield or wind screen)? If so I would first check your vacuum lines and make sure they are correct under the hood. The vents are controlled using vacuum, thus most common problem is the black plastic Tee on driver's fender cracks and the

[MBZ] OkieQ, schedule of events

2006-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Will start cooking around 2 Saturday (24th) with the festivities lasting into the night Im sure. For those of you who want to go see the gun museum etc be sure to be hear much earlier than that, probably 11ish. Also before the food gets started, I believe Luther will he holding a

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you are coming thru loud and clear. W. Lasher wrote: Ever since the address change I can’t seem to post to the list. Is anyone else having the problem?? I’m sending to every address that supports the list (as far as I know) :-) Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
huh? George Gregory wrote: On 6/20/06 11:01 AM, W. Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever since the address change I can’t seem to post to the list. Is anyone else having the problem?? I’m sending to every address that supports the list (as far as I know) :-) Me either, but I think its

Re: [MBZ] air tanks

2006-06-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
I will be sure to psi relief it at 110. The compressor was set to relief at 100, so I will not push it beyond that pressure. On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:43:56 -0500, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rumor has it that Luther wrote: Furnace? What is that? Down south here remember? We use heat

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Stephen D Murrell wrote: This idea sounds interesting; but; have gotten mixed responses from suppliers of remote starter devices; such as; Bulldog; won't work on mech. controled diesels only works on electronic injected diesels? in business 17 years can't be done $299 must have them

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Stephen wrote: This idea sounds interesting; but; have gotten mixed responses from suppliers of remote starter devices; such as; i understand that other features won't work as M.B. has a vacuum system for operating doors, trunck, etc. ANY HELP or ADVICE IS APPRECIATED;

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

2006-06-21 Thread Marshall Booth
M.Afzaal Khan wrote: Hi all need to know if the compressor control unit next to the fuel relay controls just the compressor ?. As the dialled temp of 20 C approaches the centre vents air all gets diverted to the screen. Should it not go the side vents and then come back as the temp

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ, schedule of events

2006-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When do you want to show up? You coming friday night? I will email you offlist. Luther Gulseth wrote: What time do I need to be ready for this presentation? On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:58:04 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will start cooking around 2 Saturday (24th) with

Re: [MBZ] Replacing injection timing device

2006-06-21 Thread ned kleinhenz
07.1-8014 is a 3 page 189KB pdf file and 07.1-8050 is a 2 page 85KB file on the CD. w124CD1\Program\Engine\605_606\07.1-8014 or 07.1-8050 Thanks Marshall: This is embarassing. I previously looked in that directory several times and could not find those files. Then, you tell me they are there;

Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

2006-06-21 Thread Zeitgeist
nyuk nyuk nyuk...suckah! On 6/20/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a funny little tidbit...now why is it that we have a national distributor??? Why is it that we shouldn't buy directly from another country??? What a dumbass! I hope this guy gets nothing!

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA, Ooh, so close I can almost smell it hahahahaha! The Albatross has been sold. A nice young woman in NE Portland with a bunch of biodiesel-head friends was interested in moving 'down' for financial reasons (trading in a newer Civic for the 240D, a

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

2006-06-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:50:51 -0500 Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's no reason not to put a manual transmission behind a 5 cyl turbo. Especially if your doing a major engine shuffle like that! There were discussions on the list back in 2001 - 2002 (when it was run by Richard Sexton)

Re: [MBZ] **wiring harness on the W140 Diesel **

2006-06-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:09:15 -0700 W. Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can milk 30 MPG, but more realistic is 29 MPG on the road and between 22-25 in town. Plus the best and quietest ride in town :-) I can do maybe 25 in our '82 240D/3.0. Maybe I need to start looking at something

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:15:33 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Albatross has been sold. Congratulations! Craig

[MBZ] Bargain at half the price

2006-06-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
http://www.ssangyongaustralia.com.au/chairman.html I know we have gone over this before but I don't remember it looking so much like a W210. My footy club is now sponsored by Ssang Yong and thet are offering us members AU$1000 off the list price of any one of their vehicles. Hendrik who will

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Harry Watkins
Good deal you silver tongue devil. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA,

Re: [MBZ] sssssssangyong

2006-06-21 Thread RELNGSON
After wading through this website http://www.ssangyongaustralia.com.au/chairman.html, all I can say is, tootle your horn melodiously and motor gently in the greasemud. RLE

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

2006-06-21 Thread M.Afzaal Khan
Hi .the model is a 1990 300SE. The airflow does comes out of the centre vents , then as the dialled in temp approaches, currently at 20C, the airflow diverts completely to the windscreen. The air flow comes back to centre vents if the temp is reduced further say 18'C mak PLEASE,

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

2006-06-21 Thread M.Afzaal Khan
Hi I have checked the vacuum lines and the tee connectors, all ok. Does the air only ever come out the defrost vents (windshield or wind screen)? If so I would first check your vacuum lines and make sure they are correct under the hood. The vents are controlled using vacuum, thus most

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ammonia Refrigerant?

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
likely to kill you outright. This isn't household ammonia solution, it's anhydrous vapor. Very nasty... My father-in-law has largely monocular vision due to an NH3 incident some years ago. It's corrosive and poisonous, and has no place in a mobile environment. It eats copper, and is used

Re: [MBZ] air tanks

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm trying to build an air compressor out of an inherited air compressor from my grandfather. He just used an R22 tank, but that's not nearly enough for running air tools. A bank of obsolete propane tanks? Tankage only helps on intermittent air tools like an impact wrench. Just about

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
What do you guys need these huge expensive trucks for? Ours hauls our camper around, and/or the car trailer. Also anything heavy (such as a 2600# generator) that I acquire any distance away. (Heinously ratty local stuff I use the rusted-out Chevy pickup for.) Rarely used for just

Re: [MBZ] Rear Speakers...the saga continues...

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
NOWanybody know where the factory speaker wires come in to the dash? They seem to run along the driver's side roofline, but I don't know where they make the turn into the dash. They (from the rear) go to the console-mounted fader, and thence up the console to the front. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 240D running a little hot

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
2. I noticed this evening that some of the fins on the radiator are sort of buggered-up and clumped together. Rock striket, etc. Should I try to straighten these out (gently and carefully) for better airflow? I did note that there are not too many insects jammed in between the fins. I do

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
with 175k but I woulnt think so. At this same lot, they have a 05 F250 Powerstroke , crew cab, for $18,900. Thats DIRT CHEAP. Only problem is that its got 150K miles on it. Thats ALOT of miles for a 1 year old truck. Anybody know anything about these newer powerstrokes? Early 6.0's are

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
What kind of mileage will the cummins turn in? Unloaded and with the taller gears, 20+. I can get 25-26 out of mine unloaded, on stock tires at about 58 MPH. My dad's 04 beats 20 if he keeps the speed down a bit. My worst was 9, camper on, wife driving, floored into a headwind. (Rear tire

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
There were a few years in there where a killer dowel pin can come off inside the timing cover and obliterate the engine. It could be fixed by welding a tab over the pin or possibly removing it. I'm not sure if this applies to the 24V engines from 1998.5 to 2002 or the latest generation

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Well, I'd say run, don't walk from the 2003 6.0, it took them a while to sort it out. The 7.3 never did get sorted out, the cause of cackle and knock was the way Ford dead-ended the fuel rails without any way for air to return to the tank, it stayed in the rails until it went through an injector.

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread kevin kraly
Congrats, Jim! I'm still workin' with my 300CD. It has new tires on it now, and it's running better. It sure does puff blue smoke at times (I think that there's a weak hole too). As far as power goes, its probably a 270CD. I'm gonna keep on floggin' it hard and hope that it comes around.

[MBZ] Post testing

2006-06-21 Thread archer
Post testing

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
The airflow does comes out of the centre vents , then as the dialled in temp approaches, currently at 20C, the airflow diverts completely to the windscreen. The air flow comes back to centre vents if the temp is reduced further say 18'C My guess is that one of the pods has a vacuum

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
270CD. I'm gonna keep on floggin' it hard and hope that it comes around. And why wouldn't it? The 240D did! tags and title transfer. I do need to replace the right front wheel bearing (any gotchas involved in that job)? Naw, it's pretty easy as these things go. It was trivial on the

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Of interest to me was the VIN, which I'd never examined before: 123.123-12-123356. Only 100 off from a very interesting number. Perhaps even more amusing would have been a serial number of 123123. Had it been either of these maybe I could have gotten extra money out of an eBay sale? -- Jim

[MBZ] Mercedes Parts pricing and availability

2006-06-21 Thread Peter Merle
The previous MB German website had a facility where one can lookup up a part no and it would spew out the Euro price and availabilty. They have now updated the site to now exclude newer parts - it seems from about 1980 onwards. Has anyone come across a site which includes all parts? Peter

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

2006-06-21 Thread kevin kraly
but they seem to have some serious engine design problems. (I'm told with the Ford component of the design mix, not the Navistar parts.) And they stonewall, so you have to keep your ear to the ground. Since I've been intending on replacing my manny tranny truck with an auto-equipped one, I

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

2006-06-21 Thread kevin kraly
The KDP cracks the timing case, no obliteration. Engine generally continues to run unaffected, but leaks oil badly. Spendy to fix, a lot of labor involved. I knew that it obliterated something, much of one's budget! Of course, anytime a vehicle is in the shop at $85-100/Hr, things add up in

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread kevin kraly
pound out the old race, wipe out the lube, use the old race to drive in the new one, regrease and reassemble. Sounds pretty straight forward. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela

Re: [MBZ] Post testing

2006-06-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
you failed On Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:46:02 -0500, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Post testing -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Levi Smith
I agree with Marshall and I'm not all for the remote starters. My wife wants one for her Subaru, but I'm just not keen on letting vehicles sit out there burning fuel so that you can be warmer for the first couple minutes. That said... I don't see any reason it couldn't be done. Now, the

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

2006-06-21 Thread Mike Canfield
SoIf I pick up the 240D 4spd and a 300D say around 85(I know where one is.) there is a way to combine the two? I assume the bolt pattern for the bellhousing is the same between the two engines? Flywheel from the 240 will go on the 5cyl.? No balancing issues? I heard that each

Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

2006-06-21 Thread Mike Canfield
Ok then did MB give him the option of returning it to them for repairs or did they just tell him to blow off? It is also not illegal for a collector to own that car in the US just may not be operated upon the highways. Mike - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] short in aux fan

2006-06-21 Thread dieselbenz24
Just wanted to say thanks to all who responded to this question about my shorting aux fan. To answer Marshalls question, it does turn very freely. I will update this thread as I make more headway on the problem. Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 97kmi

Re: [MBZ] sssssssangyong

2006-06-21 Thread Mike Canfield
Someone I think they call Roger may have said: After wading through this website http://www.ssangyongaustralia.com.au/chairman.html, all I can say is, tootle your horn melodiously and motor gently in the greasemud. Lost me.? Sometimes that is easy to do thoughWhat in the world

Re: [MBZ] sssssssangyong

2006-06-21 Thread Mike Canfield
And where have I heard that line before? Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] sssangyong Someone I think they call Roger may have said:

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm with you Marshall, as far as I'm concerned they're absolutely unneeded in any instance. Theres a woman here at work who starts her car as soon as she leaves the building. I mean she's 10 steps away, why bother? Then theres the couple in my apartment building that start the car at least

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
WOO HOO! Thats good news. Whats next on the project list? I await the 190D entries with anticipation. Then you're in luck. The 190D is the next car up. (Though sales-related efforts on the 450 SL may interfere at times.) The years (2!) have not been kind to the 190D, the rust issues are

Re: [MBZ] REMOTE STARTER FOR 1983 300D

2006-06-21 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/21/2006 3:21:16 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That said... I don't see any reason it couldn't be done. Now, the professional installers may not want to do it (probably for similar reasons they don't want to touch manual trannies) because

Re: [MBZ] Bargain at half the price

2006-06-21 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hendrik, What's a footy club??? Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jun 20, 2006, at 10:09 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: http://www.ssangyongaustralia.com.au/chairman.html I know we have gone over this before but I don't remember it looking so much like a W210. My footy club is now sponsored by

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Great news Jim! Sometimes a change of location is all it takes I guess.. ...Kevin 87 300TD 284k mi 79 240D 156k mi Jim Cathey said: The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA, Ooh, so close I can almost smell it hahahahaha! The Albatross has been sold. A nice young woman in NE Portland with

Re: [MBZ] Bargain at half the price

2006-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hey Chuck... You still have your truck for sale? Remind me of the details if you still have it...I may have a buyer. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 155K '01 VW Beetle TDI waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin J. Slater
When I read our 240D's VIN to the insurance person over the phone it gave them pause: 123.123-12-121284 ...Kevin Jim Cathey said: Of interest to me was the VIN, which I'd never examined before: 123.123-12-123356. Only 100 off from a very interesting number. Perhaps even more amusing would

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/21/06 10:19 AM, LarryT at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When you say it's eating fuel I assume you mean it's getting poor fuel mileage? It's been my experience on my '78 240D is it gets 24-26mpg - and this is with a perfect engine. The engine was rebuilt 30k miles ago and everything was

Re: [MBZ] OT - 'Audi V12 Diesel Sports Racer just won the LeMans 24h !!'

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Completely different situation. Most road racing transmissions don't allow for easy engagement like a passenger car, the pretty much lockup solid once the clutch is released. Not spinning the tires is begging to stall in the pit lane in Formula 1. I'm guessing the ALMS (or Le Mans proper) cars are

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/20/06 4:05 PM, Marshall Booth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4. Is it possible for IP timing to test out okay at rest, in a static (drip) test, but be off under running conditions? Only if the timer is bad. If it's bad, it needs to be REPLACED. Do you have a reference for that procedure

Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin J. Slater
From the article ..it's a $2 million piece of scrap metal... I'll bet Kleb would give them $100 for it. ...Kevin Mike Canfield said: Ok then did MB give him the option of returning it to them for repairs or did they just tell him to blow off? It is also not illegal for a collector to own

Re: [MBZ] 240D rescued..

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin J. Slater
The drive was fine. Although since I feel like I drove both cars home (the Trailblazer with our popup trailer in tow and the 240D that I was watching in the rear view mirrors the whole way home). It's starting pretty well but it's summer time. When fall rolls around we'll get the parallel plugs /

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-21 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/21/2006 8:24:01 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When you say it's eating fuel I assume you mean it's getting poor fuel mileage? It's been my experience on my '78 240D is it gets 24-26mpg - and this is with a perfect engine. The engine

Re: [MBZ] 240D rescued..

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
What are the common water infiltration modes on a W123? There? Front and rear windshield seals. Hole rusted in firewall under the battery. -- Jim

[MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
Rusty is feeling kinda lonely, so he's giving away parts again to get you to call us. That silly Rusty! Prices effective from now to the end of July. Customer pays freight. Call for more details. Talk to Rusty at 1-800-741-5252 www.BuyMBparts.com Act now as quantities are limited! *

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Rusty is feeling kinda lonely, so he's giving away parts again to get you to call us. That silly Rusty! Wow is that chart (?) hard to read! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Zeitgeist
umm...the way that email displays your table is really silly, but I'm sure they're amazing deals On 6/21/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty is feeling kinda lonely, so he's giving away parts again to get you to call us. That silly Rusty! [truncated three feet of email

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/21/06 11:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldn't put too much stock in the PO's comment that the IP timing is dead on. He may have overlooked a step, or his interpretation of the beginning of stroke was flawed. Do it yourself. Didn't you adjust your valves

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Jun 21, 2006 at 11:22:54AM -0400, Steve MacSween wrote: What I mean is using nearly quarter of a tank of fuel for 3-4 hours idling time. Actually it probably uses more at idle (when it still has the miss) than on the road. If it uses massively more at idle than when on the throttle,

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/21/06 12:26 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty is feeling kinda lonely, so he's giving away parts again to get you to call us. That silly Rusty! Wow is that chart (?) hard to read! Methinks Hursty has used HTML to build an e-mail chart. Bad Hursty, bad! Mac

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Rusty Cullens
100% correct, ya'll can always call to get prices, they are VERY good. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve MacSween Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 12:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread George Gregory
On 6/21/06 11:27 AM, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: umm...the way that email displays your table is really silly, but I'm sure they're amazing deals Interestingly, it worked well on Todd's Yahoo list. -- +-- GG 1997 SL500 (104k) http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
that is exactly what i did. this doesn't work, huh? better ideas? On 6/21/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 6/21/06 12:26 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty is feeling kinda lonely, so he's giving away parts again to get you to call us. That silly Rusty! Wow

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
Car model part-$00.00 part-$00.00 part-$00.00 etc car model part-$00.00 etc... Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: that is exactly what i did. this doesn't work, huh? better ideas? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Put up a temporary HTML page on buymbparts.com and provide a link? ...Kevin Gary Hurst said: that is exactly what i did. this doesn't work, huh? better ideas? On 6/21/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 6/21/06 12:26 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty is

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Dave Wakin
I put in into excel, then made a PDF of it. Not sure if attachments will = work, but the 3 minutes it took to make it readable sure helped me. Dave W that is exactly what i did. this doesn't work, huh? better ideas? On 6/21/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 6/21/06 12:26

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
Build it in MS Word, save it as HTML, send it as an attachment... OR have Kleb put it up temporarily at Okiebenz.com -- as long as his hosting contract permits that much throughput (that many page requests). Mac on 6/21/06 12:54 PM, Gary Hurst at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that is exactly what i

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Rusty Cullens
Kleb? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve MacSween Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com Build it in MS Word, save it as HTML, send it as an

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
I know, we cannot make it multi-os/multi-email client/multi-word processing program compatible.. LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: But that would make it ASCII friendly and we can't have that. On 6/21/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Car model part-$00.00

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

2006-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Hmm, then either my 83' 300D is an odd combination or there's some other reason, 'cause when it shifts from 1st to second, it definitely drops out of the turbo's range. I've got a hill that sucks, 'cause it will rev right up through 1st no problem, but as soon as it hits second it will

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

2006-06-21 Thread Levi Smith
Well, I haven't officially clocked the 0-60mph time, but I'm thinking it's under 20 seconds. It certainly doesn't feel REAL slow on a flat surface. The only time it's a problem is catching the big hills at slow speeds. This particular hill is probably something like a 600-800' rise over a

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-21 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do it yourself. Didn't you adjust your valves yourself? Also, check timing chain stretch. The 616 requires manual oil additions to the injection pump. A low oil level could be causing problems with the governor and rack. I don't think

Re: [MBZ] 240D rescued..

2006-06-21 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Kevin wrote: It's starting pretty well but it's summer time. When fall rolls around we'll get the parallel plugs / wiring in place and make sure the valves are adjusted properly. The glow-plug upgrade is a good idea! The rubber seal around the rear windshield is really old

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 21, 2006, at 12:54 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: that is exactly what i did. this doesn't work, huh? better ideas? I hate Microsoft but do it in Excel (.xls) and drag it into the e- mail. Even we Mac guys should be able to open it in AppleWorks6 (in the absence of MS OfficeMax, which I

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
is that something from the sixties? On 6/21/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But that would make it ASCII friendly and we can't have that. On 6/21/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Car model part-$00.00 part-$00.00 part-$00.00 etc car model part-$00.00 etc...

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
we did it as an xls attachment last time. everyone complained we did it as html this time. everyone complained maybe corporal don can figure out how to do it in punchcard? On 6/21/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 21, 2006, at 12:54 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: that is exactly

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 21, 2006, at 1:58 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote: I know, we cannot make it multi-os/multi-email client/multi-word processing program compatible.. It will all fly on a Mac if the operator knows what they're doing. I love my Macs. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

[MBZ] amazing july buyMBParts.com specials in microsoft excel format!

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
hope this works better for those who can't read the first one 1-800-741-5252 tell your friends to call too! -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Specials.xls Type: application/vnd.ms-excel Size: 18944 bytes Desc: not available Url :

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 21, 2006, at 2:57 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: i sent it in .xls for you and your mac Thanks, I got the message first time around. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
prices are outrageously good, so much so that i start crying when i look at them. rusty is desperately lonely. he just sits there all day listening to tom bitch about what a freak i am. he can't take it much longer. call and buy some stuff! On 6/21/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] amazing july buyMBParts.com specials in microsoft excelformat!

2006-06-21 Thread George Larribeau
was scrubbed... Name: Specials.xls Type: application/vnd.ms-excel Size: 18944 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20060621/1fbf8093/Specials.xls

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
I hate Microshaft also, and only use it at work. I use WordPerfect at home and it's 10 times beter than Micro$#*t. I guess I'm gonna have to download Open Office at home just for Rusty's specials.. That'll suck 89MB on a 28.8Kb dial up connection. John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] amazing july buyMBParts.com specials in microsoft excelformat!

2006-06-21 Thread Gary Hurst
your friends to call too! -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Specials.xls Type: application/vnd.ms-excel Size: 18944 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20060621/1fbf8093/Specials.xls

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread kevin kraly
My screen reader and voice synthesizer did well although I had to remember which order the parts were listed to figure out the price, not exactly rocket science! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread Levi Smith
Gmail and/or http://spreadsheets.google.com alleviates that big download (though I have openoffice as well) On 6/21/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate Microshaft also, and only use it at work. I use WordPerfect at home and it's 10 times beter than Micro$#*t. I guess I'm

Re: [MBZ] amazing july buyMBParts.com specials in microsoft excel format!

2006-06-21 Thread Scott Ritchey
/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20060621/1fb f8093/Specials.xls ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-21 Thread LT Don
Why aren't you using OpenOfis? On 6/21/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate Microshaft also, and only use it at work. I use WordPerfect at home and it's 10 times beter than Micro$#*t. I guess I'm gonna have to download Open Office at home just for Rusty's specials..

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